What is attribution and why does it matter?

Attribution is how you decide which touchpoints deserve credit for a conversion. A buyer may see a social ad, search your name, read an article and then call after a Google ad, so deciding which one worked is not simple.

It matters because it drives budget decisions. If you credit only the last click, you may cut upper-funnel campaigns that quietly create demand, and your results later fall. Different models, such as last click, data-driven and position-based, give different views.

No model is perfect. Use several signals together, including platform data, analytics, CRM records and customer feedback.

Ways to improve attribution:

• Consistent tagging: campaign parameters on every link
• Multiple models: compare views rather than trusting one
• CRM tracking: connect source to revenue
• Self-reported source: ask customers how they found you
• Brand search tracking: see demand created by ads
• Incrementality tests: check true lift

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